Hungry

Hungry is a Washington D.C.-based company that operates a food catering and delivery marketplace. Founded by Eman Pahlavani, Shy Pahlevani, and Jeff Grass, Hungry connects independent chefs with businesses seeking high-quality catered meals. The platform offers a variety of prepared meals for different occasions, allowing businesses to order office lunches from a network of local chefs with curated menus. Hungry is committed to community improvement through initiatives like the ‘Fight Against Hunger’ program, which donates one meal to those in need for every two purchased, and the ‘WeRecycle’ program, which promotes environmental waste reduction by offering biodegradable plates and cutlery. The company has operations in several major U.S. cities, including Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, and New York City, with plans to expand its footprint to 23 cities by the end of 2021.

Eman Pahlavani

Co-Founder, COO and Board Member

Shy Pahlevani

Co-Founder and President

4 past transactions

Garten

Acquisition in 2025
Garten, Inc. is a health food company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in delivering vegan, gluten-free, organic, and non-GMO food products to businesses and individuals, primarily in Silicon Valley. Founded in 2014 and originally named Oh My Green, the company rebranded in June 2020. Garten provides a variety of healthy office snacks, beverages, dairy products, and fresh produce, along with equipment to support its offerings. Additionally, it features a wellness application that promotes employee well-being across various dimensions, including nutrition, exercise, and emotional health. Garten's services are tailored to meet the specific needs of clients and include options for budget management and office stocking. The company's mission is to empower individuals to make healthier choices and lead fulfilling lives. Founder Michael Heinrich's passion for health and nutrition stems from his childhood experiences in Berlin, where his grandmother cultivated an organic garden and emphasized the importance of eating fresh, wholesome food.

NatureBox

Acquisition in 2022
NatureBox is a California-based company established in 2011, specializing in the delivery of healthier snack options directly to consumers' doors. It offers a variety of non-GMO and vegan snacks such as dried fruits, nut mixes, cookies, bars, chips, crackers, and popcorn, catering to diverse dietary preferences. NatureBox operates an online platform that allows users to personalize their orders based on taste and dietary needs. With a customer base growing at a rate of 50-100% monthly, the company serves customers across all 50 states. In addition to its commercial operations, NatureBox is committed to social responsibility, partnering with WhyHunger to provide nutritious food to those in need and previously donating over 150,000 meals to Feeding America.

Ripe

Acquisition in 2020
Ripe is a meal service that caters to companies by offering delicious, freshly-prepared food for office environments. The company focuses on sustainability by utilizing local, seasonal, and organic ingredients to minimize its carbon footprint and protect natural resources. By prioritizing healthy meal options, Ripe aims to support employee well-being and motivation in the workplace.

LocalStove

Acquisition in 2018
LocalStove, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that operates a marketplace connecting corporate catering customers with independent local cooks for office meetings and events. Founded in 2015, the company enables passionate chefs to earn a living by offering their homemade food to businesses, providing them with a web presence, marketing, payment processing, and logistics support. LocalStove also offers subscription meal services tailored for officegoers, facilitating access to authentic and affordable culinary options from local chefs. In August 2018, LocalStove was acquired by Hungry Marketplace, Inc.
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